#2A5681 Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with a cool, slightly gray cast, #2a5681 brings seriousness and depth without navy’s heaviness. It works well as a supporting tone in finance, technology, healthcare, and government palettes, especially beside burgundy or warm ivory. White text reaches about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio on it. The hex code is #2a5681.
Questions about #2a5681
What is #2a5681 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a5681 is rgb(42, 86, 129), in HSL hsl(210, 51%, 34%) and in CMYK 67%, 33%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #2a5681?
#2a5681 pairs well with warm ivory, muted neutrals, and restrained red accents because these tones soften its cool blue-gray character while preserving a serious, professional feel in interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand palettes. A burgundy accent adds warmth without making the palette feel bright.
Does #2a5681 read as a warm or cool color?
#2a5681 reads as a cool blue because its blue base is softened by a slightly gray cast rather than warm green or red undertones, giving it a steady, restrained presence in visual systems.
Is #2a5681 readable on white or black?
#2a5681 has a 7.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.